Healthy Peanut Butter Truffles

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of bran-raisin breakfast cereal
• 1 cup puffed brown rice (breakfast cereal)
• 2/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• 5 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons dried cherries
• 0.5 cup freeze-dried bananas or 1/4 cup sugar-free cocoa powder, for coating (optional)

Preparation:

1. Combine the cereal, peanut butter, maple syrup, cherries, and 1 tablespoon of water in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and forms a large ball. Roll into a small ball; if it seems too dry and crumbly, add another 1 tablespoon of water.
2. Take 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a smooth ball, and repeat with the remaining mixture. Wet your hands slightly with water to make it easier to work with.
3. If you are using freeze-dried bananas, blend them in a food processor until finely ground. Place them in a small bowl. Roll each truffle in the banana powder to coat completely. Store candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days..
   
   If you use cocoa powder, pour it into a small bowl and roll each candy to coat completely.